Race Bike

TSCHAM101
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Edited Date/Time 9/1/2020 8:39am
What do you all do to build yours?

Outside of my built 250 engine(havent done any trans treatments yet), brembo front master cylinder w 280mm(2017 YZ250f) kit.. Do people just chase weight?

debating of ordering up Ti Axles, Sprocket bolts, pinch bolts etc..


Purpose of all this is pure fun.. no intentions of racing.. just want to ride a badass bike.
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Donkey Kong
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8/30/2020 1:14am
I mean most people just ride/race stock bikes with pipes and tuned suspension
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js451
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8/30/2020 1:16am
The racing is the fun part bud. Get your bike to a track!
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Timo_2824
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8/30/2020 5:01am
Since I spent 9k on a dirt bike I'm running stock pipe, stock suspension, stock engine. Really no reason to change anything unless you just like spending money on flashy bling. The best way to make your 17 YZ250F better is to spend money on a 21 YZ250F.
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ts633
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I’ve always try to focus a bit on the handling characteristics of my bikes.

You can have all the power in the world, but if it’s kicking you all over the place and won’t settle into corners, it makes riding a bit more challenging.

Seems to me this is all personal preference based, but you could always look into spring rates for your weight and ability, possible revalve, pull rods, triple clamps, engine mounts.

Best of luck to ya mate!
TSCHAM101
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8/30/2020 10:38am
my bike is great btw.. im a 200lb 25+ B rider.. i ride a yz250f.

all i have is a $3000 built engine.. no valves or anything crazy with a vortex ecu

revalved stock forks and Shock with a PC Link Arm


I also Ride every week... I just dont race because i am the sole provider in my home, i cant afford to take those risks. But i ride with friends who do race and thats how i am able to determine my speed.



I dont understand why most of the people come in here to cry about their financial situation..im just looking to build a badass bike why not make it as good as it can be??
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kb228
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8/30/2020 10:51am
TSCHAM101 wrote:
my bike is great btw.. im a 200lb 25+ B rider.. i ride a yz250f. all i have is a $3000 built engine.. no valves or...
my bike is great btw.. im a 200lb 25+ B rider.. i ride a yz250f.

all i have is a $3000 built engine.. no valves or anything crazy with a vortex ecu

revalved stock forks and Shock with a PC Link Arm


I also Ride every week... I just dont race because i am the sole provider in my home, i cant afford to take those risks. But i ride with friends who do race and thats how i am able to determine my speed.



I dont understand why most of the people come in here to cry about their financial situation..im just looking to build a badass bike why not make it as good as it can be??
If thats what you want to do then look at the factory bikes and emulate what they do. Those teams know more than we do
devotid
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8/30/2020 11:42pm
Uh I just use my "back up race bike". My factory rig is "in the shop" right now.

race bike.... Haha. im over here barely changing my filter.
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8/31/2020 12:17am
This discussion is really close to someone mentioning YZ ESR 325 and pandering about its glory.
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Titane
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8/31/2020 12:54am
Since I spoke with my wallet, I ride a 2013 Kx450 with a pc pipe and Showa a Kit.
Costed me 5K$
I’ve never been that much confident on a bike .. if you prefer keep spending 9000$ in a stock bike that you don’t like, you should try a bike with a A Kit you’ll regret to spend 9K every year !!
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8/31/2020 1:01am Edited Date/Time 8/31/2020 1:04am
If it were me in this situation (financially comfortable, not racing, but enjoying the hell outta bikelyfe) , I'd leave the bike in it's current setup and spend the Ti money on a weekend riding trip somewhere amazing.
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Sachmo831
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8/31/2020 2:44am
I would consult the seven deuce deuce. I heard nobody's bike is as tight as his.
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8/31/2020 8:39am
Build a bike entirely from scratch with a frame purchased via text message and just go from there, bolt by bolt, fabricating much of it as I go. Every moving part coated, kit Ohlins both ends, Ohlins 360 motor.

I wouldn't wish this upon anybody. Just go buy one.


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JAFO92
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8/31/2020 8:45am
Get one of those trick ceramic muffler bearings with the billet titanium housing.
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If it is just for fun, then a little 125 yz 06 (or 139, 144, 250, 300) for some laps to keep building technique & fitness ? Probably not now as the market seems high but maybe in autumn/winter so very soon there will be some assets to put in the garage ; for 2k it may be more expensive than initially planned upfront but if you ride quite a lot that will also save you a bit to maintain the 250f (to delay a bit the next rebuild).
seth505
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Always have at least 2 back up motors sitting in the truck.
Gilby122
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8/31/2020 1:30pm
JAFO92 wrote:
Get one of those trick ceramic muffler bearings with the billet titanium housing.
I have one. The heat from my over rev turned it blue.
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9/1/2020 8:38am Edited Date/Time 9/1/2020 8:39am
JAFO92 wrote:
Get one of those trick ceramic muffler bearings with the billet titanium housing.
That's where you go to shave the last thousands of your quali laptime after soloing family meal for a lunch in nearest Chick-fil-A.

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